B2nounsciencework
US/roʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK/rəʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
the movement of something in a circle around a center, or a system of taking turns
In context
The rotation of the earth causes day and night.
Farmers use crop rotation to keep the soil healthy.
The nurses work in rotation, so everyone gets some weekends off.
Words that go with rotation
noun + preposition
- rotation ofThe rotation of the wheel was smooth.
- in rotationThe chores are done in rotation.
- on a rotationInterns are placed on a rotation through five departments.
noun + noun
- crop rotationCrop rotation reduces the need for chemicals.
- job rotationJob rotation helps staff learn new skills.
verb + noun
- complete a rotationThe wheel completes one rotation per second.
adjective + noun
- clockwise rotationTurn the dial in a clockwise rotation.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The Earth makes one rotation around the Sun each year.Correct: The Earth makes one revolution around the Sun each year.